For at least two nights an oversized truck has been moving a large load of machinery (400,000 lbs) along SR-94. During the moves they have closed to road to traffic in both directions.
About 11PM last night the truck became disabled while attempting to negotiate one of the curves. At 5:37 AM CalTrans sent out a notice via Twitter, and a check of the CHP Log showed that 94 had been closed for many hours. The truck needed parts and repairs, and an attempt to weld the pieces failed. At 11:30 one-lane traffic control is still in effect and the truck is still there.
Sobering thoughts:
If this occurred during a wildfire emergency how would crews, engines, and water tenders get through? How would residents evacuate?
About 11PM last night the truck became disabled while attempting to negotiate one of the curves. At 5:37 AM CalTrans sent out a notice via Twitter, and a check of the CHP Log showed that 94 had been closed for many hours. The truck needed parts and repairs, and an attempt to weld the pieces failed. At 11:30 one-lane traffic control is still in effect and the truck is still there.
Sobering thoughts:
If this occurred during a wildfire emergency how would crews, engines, and water tenders get through? How would residents evacuate?
